I’ve always thought you should be able to freeze time. This way you could hit the Pause button at a really good point in your life so that nothing changes

You know, that's what you've been doing in a way--coming out. Coming out of your room. Coming out of your house. Coming out of your shell.

Too many people in this world think small is the best they can do. Not you, Libby Strout. You weren't born for small! You don't know how to do small! Small is not in you!

Across the seat our eyes are holding hands.

Why' is a crooked letter and can't be made straight.

One man on the wall is worth ten beneath it.

My family got all over me because they said Bush is only for the rich people. Then I reminded them, 'Hey, I'm rich'.

Separation can make us feel helpless and powerless, like we have no control. To withstand this negative force, we must return to our inner core, and that takes work. That takes time and patience.

Only as you do know yourself can your brain serve you as a sharp and efficient tool. Know your own failings, passions, and prejudices so you can separate them from what you see.

Having achieved and accomplished love, then the man passes into the unknown. He has become himself, his tale is told.

It is sad that unless you are born a god, your life,from its very beginning, is a mystery to you.

Actions have consequences.

If I can get you to a point where you can lead a full life, sustain a job, earn money for your family - you can be completely engaged as a citizen.

This book has too much plot and not enough story.